Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNITY HEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,477
Total Quantity
676.0K
NHS Cost
£23.1K
vs National Avg
+81.6%
UNITY HEALTH prescribed 6,477 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,137 to the NHS. This is 81.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
545
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 676,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,137 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +81.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.